[An analysis of the lymphoid cell histones in patients with different forms of lupus erythematosus].

The study was made of lisine- and arginine-rich histone fractions and DNA in lymphocytes of peripheral blood in patients with lupus erythematosus. The findings showed intranuclear changes of immunocompetent cells in various forms of the disease. The above parameters may be used in the diagnosis, evaluation of treatment efficacy, prognosis.